Reading

WebsiteSubcategoryComments
google booksbooks from all over the worldNovels etc., complete texts + illustrations (Kees)
googlebooksbiographiesAlbert Einstein's youth for young learners. Suitable for CLIL classes and "Freiarbeit" (Barbara)
gutenberga huge library with online booksNovels, short stories poetry; if copyright is older than 70 years, the texts are free to use. (Sanja)
short-storiesshort storiesYou can browse the library by genre or search it for a title, author or keyword. Stories can be read online, printed or downloaded for reading offline or on handheld devices. Texts are linked to M.Webster's dictionary. Some of the texts have good teaching materials. (Sanja)
stories for kidsBooks, stories, activities, magazines for young learnersyoung learners; on the page there are also online magazines suitable for CLIL classes and „Freiarbeit“ (go to 'things to do together) and other activities. (Sanja)
reading skillstraining reading skilsBritish Council site for teenagers. Texts and materials are related to CEFR scales.
Reading A-ZOnline - MaterialsHundreds of leveled readers, to download and print out, plus comprehension quizzes and worksheets (annual subscription):
Readinga-z audio books onlineAudio Books OnlineHundreds of leveled readers read aloud with a swash under the word when read (annual subscription)
Reading Theory for KidsAssement in different levelsFree online reading comprehension programme that presents assessments to student at a „just right“ level
Read WorksNonfiction articles for young learnersFree downloadable materials to improve reading comprehension skills (nonfiction and literary articles from K -12)
Story-LineRead along textsVideos of classic childrens‘ books read by actors, including teachers‘ notes
Stories for ListeningAudio StoryFree audio stories online
Adolescent LiteratureBooks for AdolescentsAwarded and recommended books for adolescents